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A 17th Century Manuscript Indenture
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A 17th Century Manuscript Indenture

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general marks and wear commensurate with age, some losses to seal as expected. Dated for the year 1669 in the reign of Charles 11 an interesting read, reference FRC. Tel: +44 7505 165 843 We accept online payments for all our items listed: Bank transfer cash on collection or if wishing over the phone using your debit or credit cards, also doing layby payments plan, or email giving your address details & contact number and we shall send you your items invoice to make payment with your card. Send your request to - john.strong2@gmail.com

Physical Dimensions
Height
58cm (22.83")
Width
66cm (25.98")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
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Sovereign Antiques Of Nuneaton has dated this 17th Century Manuscript Indenture to the 1700s.

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General marks and wear commensurate with age, some losses to seal as expected. Dated for the year 1669 in the reign of Charles 11 an interesting read, reference FRC. Tel: +44 7505 165 843 We accept online payments for all our items listed: Bank transfer cash on collection or if wishing over the phone using your debit or credit cards, also doing layby payments plan, or email giving your address details & contact number and we shall send you your items invoice to make payment with your card. Send your request to - john.strong2@gmail.com
Height
58cm (22.83")
Width
66cm (25.98")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Sovereign Antiques Of Nuneaton has dated this 17th Century Manuscript Indenture to the 1700s.

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A folded 17th-century vellum manuscript legal document featuring handwritten calligraphy and two attached fabric tags.
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Archive I A folded 17th-century vellum manuscript legal document featuring handwritten calligraphy and two attached fabric tags.

A 17th Century Manuscript Indenture

Archive II A folded 17th-century vellum manuscript legal document featuring handwritten calligraphy and two attached fabric tags. View II
Archive III A folded 17th-century vellum manuscript legal document featuring handwritten calligraphy and two attached fabric tags. View III
Archive IV A folded 17th-century vellum manuscript legal document featuring handwritten calligraphy and two attached fabric tags. View IV
Archive V A folded 17th-century vellum manuscript legal document featuring handwritten calligraphy and two attached fabric tags. View V
Archive VI A folded 17th-century vellum manuscript legal document featuring handwritten calligraphy and two attached fabric tags. View VI
Archive VII A folded 17th-century vellum manuscript legal document featuring handwritten calligraphy and two attached fabric tags. View VII
Archive VIII A folded 17th-century vellum manuscript legal document featuring handwritten calligraphy and two attached fabric tags. View VIII
Archive IX A folded 17th-century vellum manuscript legal document featuring handwritten calligraphy and two attached fabric tags. View IX
Archive X A folded 17th-century vellum manuscript legal document featuring handwritten calligraphy and two attached fabric tags. View X
Archive XI A folded 17th-century vellum manuscript legal document featuring handwritten calligraphy and two attached fabric tags. View XI
Archive XII A folded 17th-century vellum manuscript legal document featuring handwritten calligraphy and two attached fabric tags. View XII
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A folded 17th-century vellum manuscript legal document featuring handwritten calligraphy and two attached fabric tags.
A 17TH CENTURY MANUSCRIPT INDENTURE
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A folded 17th-century vellum manuscript legal document featuring handwritten calligraphy and two attached fabric tags.
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  • ObjectAntique Documents
  • Period18th century
  • StyleStuart / 17th Century
  • MaterialVellum, Ink, Fabric
  • ColourAged Beige
  • MotifsHandwritten calligraphy, Pen and ink illustration, Attached fabric tags, Folded parchment
  • SizeH 58 cm (23 in) x W 66 cm (26 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

This seventeenth-century manuscript indenture is an antique document created from aged beige vellum, ink, and fabric. The folded parchment piece features handwritten calligraphy, a pen and ink illustration of stacked dishes, attached fabric ties at the top edge, and general marks and wear commensurate with age alongside losses to the seal. Measuring 58 cm high, 66 cm wide, and 1 cm deep, the document represents the Stuart period. Suitable for placement on a bookshelf in a gentleman's library, the manuscript brings historical character to a home interior. Collectors of antique paper goods and historical legal documents can display the piece flat or within protective framing.

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A manuscript indenture is a legal agreement written by hand on parchment or vellum, featuring an indented or cut top edge that aligns with a matching copy to prevent fraud. During the 17th century, these documents served as deeds for property conveyances, tenancy agreements, or apprenticeship contracts.

These documents were typically produced on vellum or parchment derived from processed animal skins, providing long-lasting durability. Ink was commonly mixed from oak galls and iron salts, while wax seals were attached using linen ribbons or strips of parchment.

Authentic period documents feature characteristic secretary hand or court hand calligraphy, natural skin grain variations, irregular cut top edges, and period-appropriate legal terminology. Wear, ink fading, fold lines, and attached parchment seal tags also indicate genuine age.

Antique documents can be UV-framed with acid-free matting and mounted in minimalist or dark wooden frames. Displaying them in a study, library, or hallway adds historical context alongside contemporary furnishings.

Vellum should be kept in a climate-controlled environment away from direct sunlight, dampness, and heat sources, as moisture causes the parchment to warp. Framing behind museum-grade protective glass ensures protection against light degradation and dust accumulation.
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